Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Moderate Flood Warning For The Orara River
Issued at 12:18 PM EDT on Wednesday 12 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 16

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT COUTTS CROSSING
Moderate flooding is continuing at Coutts Crossing, with river levels falling. River levels are likely to fall below the moderate flood level overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
At Glenreagh, river levels have fallen below the minor flood level and no further flooding is expected.

Orara River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Orara River at Coutts Crossing.

The Orara River at Glenreagh Automatic Gauge is currently at 3.86 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
No further flooding is expected at Glenreagh Automatic Gauge.

No recent river level observations are available for the Glenreagh Bridge (manual flood gauge). Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river levels are estimated to be below the minor flood level (4.00 m), and falling.
No further flooding is expected at Glenreagh Bridge.

The Orara River at Coutts Crossing was 9.57 m and falling slowly around 12:00 pm Wednesday, with moderate flooding.
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (9.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 01:00 pm EDT on Thursday 13 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Orara River at Karangi,1.66,Steady,12:00 PM WED 12/03/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),3.60,Falling,12:00 PM WED 12/03/25
Orara River at Coutts Crossing,9.57,Falling,12:00 PM WED 12/03/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Richmond River
Issued at 09:37 AM EDT on Wednesday 12 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 34

MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT BUNGAWALBYN
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT CORAKI
River levels are falling along the Richmond River. At Woodburn the river fell below the moderate flood level early Wednesday morning with minor flooding now occurring.

Richmond River:
Major flooding is occurring along the Richmond River at Bungawalbyn. Moderate flooding is occurring at Coraki and minor flooding is occurring at Woodburn.

The Richmond River at Coraki is currently at 5.16 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Richmond River at Coraki is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (5.00 m) Wednesday afternoon.

The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is currently at 5.19 metres and falling, with major flooding.
The Richmond River at Bungawalbyn is likely to fall below the major flood level (5.00 m) Wednesday evening.

The Richmond River at Woodburn is currently at 3.66 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Richmond River at Woodburn is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.20 m) until Thursday.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 04:00 pm EDT on Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Richmond River at Wiangaree,2.22,Falling,09:30 AM WED 12/03/25
Richmond River at Kyogle,4.31,Falling,09:15 AM WED 12/03/25
Richmond River at Casino (Automatic Gauge),6.64,Falling,09:15 AM WED 12/03/25
Richmond River at Casino Road Bridge,3.98,Falling,09:15 AM WED 12/03/25
Richmond River at Coraki,5.16,Falling,09:15 AM WED 12/03/25
Myrtle Creek at Rappville,4.23,Falling,09:30 AM WED 12/03/25
Richmond River at Bungawalbyn Junction,5.19,Falling,09:15 AM WED 12/03/25
Richmond River at Woodburn,3.66,Falling,09:15 AM WED 12/03/25
Richmond River at Wardell,2.16,Falling,09:15 AM WED 12/03/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Wilsons River
Issued at 09:12 AM EDT on Wednesday 12 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 33

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT LISMORE
Levels are falling along the Wilsons River at Lismore.

Wilsons River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Wilsons River.

The Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) is currently at 5.31 metres and falling with minor flooding.
The Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.20 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 am EDT on Thursday 13 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Leycester Creek at Rock Valley,1.69,Falling,08:45 AM WED 12/03/25
Teraenia Creek at The Channon,1.51,Falling,09:10 AM WED 12/03/25
Coopers Creek at Ewing Bridge Corndale,2.72,Falling,09:10 AM WED 12/03/25
Wilsons River at Eltham,3.66,Falling,09:07 AM WED 12/03/25
Wilsons River at Woodlawn (AHD),6.55,Falling,09:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Leycester Creek at Tuncester (AHD),5.33,Falling,09:09 AM WED 12/03/25
Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD),5.31,Falling,09:04 AM WED 12/03/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor To Moderate Flood Warning For The Clarence River
Issued at 08:23 AM EDT on Wednesday 12 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 20

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT GRAFTON
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ULMARRA AND MACLEAN
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Clarence River at Grafton where the river level is likely to fall below the moderate flood level Wednesday afternoon.
At Ulmarra the river level fell below the moderate flood level early Wednesday morning with minor flooding now occurring.
At Maclean the river level is elevated with minor flooding continuing.

Clarence River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Clarence River at Grafton. Minor flooding is occurring at Ulmarra and at Maclean.

The Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St) is currently at 3.97 metres and falling, with moderate flooding
The Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St) is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (3.60 m) Wednesday afternoon.

The Clarence River at Ulmarra is currently at 3.29 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Clarence River at Ulmarra may remain above the minor flood level (2.10 m) until Thursday morning.

The Clarence River at Maclean is currently at 2.06 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Clarence River at Maclean may remain above the minor flood level (1.60 m) until early Friday morning.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 04:00 pm EDT on Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Nymboida River at Nymboida,4.18,Steady,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Mann River at Mitchell,1.00,Steady,03:15 AM WED 12/03/25
Boyd River at Broadmeadows,2.11,Steady,07:45 AM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Tabulam,4.71,Falling,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Baryulgil,6.10,Falling,12:30 AM WED 12/03/25
Mann River at Jackadgery,3.79,Falling,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Lilydale,7.90,Falling,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Orara River at Glenreagh (Automatic Gauge),3.86,Falling,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Grafton (Prince St),3.97,Falling,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Ulmarra,3.29,Falling,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25
Clarence River at Maclean,2.06,Steady,08:00 AM WED 12/03/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.